Elizabethton in Carter County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Transylvania Purchase
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, July 17, 2011
1. Transylvania Purchase Marker
In this valley, March 17, 1775, the Transylvania Company, led by Richard Henderson, John Williams and Nathaniel Hart, bought from the Cherokee, led by Chief Oconostota, all the lands between the Kentucky and Cumberland Rivers. Over 20 million acres sold for 2000 Pounds Sterling and goods worth 8000 Pounds.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 52.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 17, 1934.
Location. 36° 20.621′ N, 82° 15.021′ W. Marker is in Elizabethton, Tennessee, in Carter County. Marker is on West Elk Avenue (U.S. 321) west of Franklin Club Drive, on the right when traveling west. The marker is on the edge of the Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1651 West Elk Avenue, Elizabethton TN 37643, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Watauga Fort (here, next to this marker); Watauga Purchase (a few steps from this marker); Sycamore Shoals of the Watauga (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Sycamore Shoals of the Watauga
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study the marker shown.
Also see . . . Transylvania Purchase. Tennessee Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on September 15, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, July 17, 2011
2. Wide view of the Transylvania Purchase Marker
The marker stands to the right of the Watauga Fort marker on the grounds of the Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,303 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
